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21. And, who knows, Peggy.. maybe he's not actually going to leave.. it depends on whether
Fri Sep 26, 2014, 04:47 AM
Sep 2014

the Senate will confirm whomever President Obama nominates for his replacement..

mata @mataharikrishna
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Holder will stay on the job through confirmation of the new AG. Brilliant. Welcome to your tight corner, GOP senators. ::smirk::

6:12 AM - 25 Sep 2014 28 Retweets 12 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/09/25/later-today-2/

And, the rwingers hate AG Holder and there's many who don't even know all that he's accomplished.. but, He will be missed(if the Senate confirms the next AG chosen by the President)..

HumanRightsCampaign ✔ @HRC
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Some AGs await history, others make history happen. AG Holder was LGBT community's RFK & we’re deeply grateful.-Chad Griffin @TheJusticeDept
5:10 AM - 25 Sep 2014 65 Retweets 49 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/09/25/rise-and-shine-912/

Federal Government Sues Companies Over Anti-Transgender Discrimination Claims

An historic first from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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WASHINGTON — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed lawsuits Thursday against two companies accused of discriminating against transgender employees, the first time the federal government has brought suit under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect transgender workers.

The two complaints, filed in federal courts in Florida and Michigan, are the latest — and most ambitious — steps in a series of aggressive moves taken by the commission in the past several years to advance LGBT rights under existing laws

More~
http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/federal-government-sues-companies-over-anti-transgender-disc?utm_term=2lz4kze#3r557d0

Ryan J. Reilly ✔ @ryanjreilly
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Holder, per #DOJ official, has no immediate plans to step down and wants to focus on causes like #Ferguson during remaining days.
5:02 AM - 25 Sep 2014 287 Retweets 79 favorites

Culture of Truth @Bobblespeak

Eric Holder will leave as soon as Obama's choice to replace him is approved by the U.S. Senate.
In other words, he's not going anywhere.


4:51 AM - 25 Sep 2014 49 Retweets 16 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/09/25/rise-and-shine-912/

ThisMagicalEarth @MagicalEarth
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Due to AG Holder's efforts, federal prison population DROPS by roughly 4,800. 1st time in decades. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_FEDERAL_PRISON_POPULATION?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT … #ProudofAGHolder
8:34 AM - 25 Sep 2014 28 Retweets 10 favorites

Nancy LeTourneau @Smartypants60
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To understand AG Holder’s legacy, you have to start with some awareness of just how much Dubya’s admin f*cked up DOJ’s Civil Rights Division
7:30 AM - 25 Sep 2014 74 Retweets 38 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/09/25/president-obama-speaks-at-the-u-n-meeting-on-ebola/


TheObamaDiary.com @TheObamaDiary
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President Obama to AG Holder: "In good times & in bad, you have been there for me. I am proud to call you my friend."
10:45 AM - 25 Sep 2014 164 Retweets 93 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/09/25/president-obama-announces-ag-holders-departure/



Ms. Net @NETRetired
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#Hannity 2 humble, awesome brilliant African-Americans who make USA proud: @BarackObama #POTUS & AG Holder! Dare u RT
12:55 PM - 25 Sep 2014 57 Retweets 25 favorites



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Why is Holder resigning? I have no clue. [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2014 OP
He wanted to leave after the 1st term, but Obama asked him to stay longer. FSogol Sep 2014 #1
Thanks! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2014 #3
He has stayed longer than most Action_Patrol Sep 2014 #2
OK, thanks. Now I know something I didn't know before. CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2014 #4
he's sick of the bullshit SummerSnow Sep 2014 #5
That is a good characterization jberryhill Sep 2014 #9
I saw that his term only the sixth longest term ever. a kennedy Sep 2014 #6
All these years of shielding Wall Street from prosecution... Orsino Sep 2014 #7
He's been on that treadmill for a long time jberryhill Sep 2014 #8
Time for "private practice" ($$$$$$). Romulox Sep 2014 #10
I thought this was the answer - TBF Sep 2014 #24
Already the 4th longest Attorney General in US History...William Wirt (11 years under Monroe/Adams) Rowdyboy Sep 2014 #11
Hi Rowdyboy Crewleader Sep 2014 #12
One of my heroes...Especially considering the abuse she shouldered during the Clinton administration Rowdyboy Sep 2014 #15
My guess is whatchamacallit Sep 2014 #13
And then his next thought was... cui bono Sep 2014 #18
Good riddance... Oktober Sep 2014 #14
He heard some on DU are unhappy with him. JoePhilly Sep 2014 #16
.. La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #19
Yeah how dare anyone criticize anything in this Perfect Administration! n/t bobduca Sep 2014 #23
around here , it seems to be required. JoePhilly Sep 2014 #27
I heard he's opening a cannabis dispensary in Orlando after prop 2 passes this November NightWatcher Sep 2014 #17
Well Peggy you sure wasted that question on this thread. Maybe on the next one you'll get some Monk06 Sep 2014 #20
There were plenty of serious answers bobduca Sep 2014 #25
And, who knows, Peggy.. maybe he's not actually going to leave.. it depends on whether Cha Sep 2014 #21
I was thinking the same things. He's stated that he will not BlueCaliDem Sep 2014 #26
Most Attorneys General melm00se Sep 2014 #22
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